Road tests

You could be forgiven for thinking the firm had more or less given up on updating its cars...But then came the E-Class

Good news for fans of British hot hatches - there's a new X-rated model in the MG line-up, and Auto Express is first behind the wheel. Ever since the …

It's been five years in the making and has stirred more controversy than any other car. But finally, Range Rover's new 'baby', the Range Rover Sport, …

It's a whole loada Skoda, and it Czechs the value-for-money box like no other! This is the new Octavia estate, due to go on sale early next year, and …

There is no beating the traditional estate car for real carrying capacity

Like it or not, it seems we're always being told we are just like the Americans these days. We share the same values and vision and even like the same…

Before Ford, Vauxhall, Renault, Mitsubishi or Smart so much as dreamed of creating a supermini- MPV, Honda had already broken the small car mould. In …

It has taken six years for the world to catch up with Smart's innovative two-seater ForTwo. But it could finally have met its match - or indeed, its s…

Every manufacturer needs a flagship - a car to which even owners of some of its most upmarket models can still aspire. It's been a long wait, but Jagu…

Here's the car that Suzuki hopes will fly out of its showrooms.

Talk about 'hot' off the press! In a world exclusive, Auto Express is the first magazine ever to get up close and personal with Ford's scorching new F…

It doesn't require plutonium to power its flux capacitor. It won't travel through time when it reaches 88mph. And unlike the Doc and Marty McFly's DeL…

Buying a coupe usually means compromise. What you gain in looks you lose in accommodation, and the pin-sharp handling can result in a lumpy urban ride…

Ever fancied a quad bike, but don't spend much time in the countryside? Well, Peugeot has come up with the urban dweller's answer to the farmer's favo…

Confusion reigns with Hyundai's 4x4 range. The Korean maker introduced its first off-roader, the Santa Fe, three years ago. Then came the Terracan, an…

If you thought the Vauxhall Monaro was shocking, get an eyeful of this. The HSV Coupe 4 is the latest car from sister company Holden, and beneath thos…

Who said there were no more new ideas for cars? Say hello to the first soft-top MPV ever. It's an idea that seems so radical, even adventurous makers …

We've already been impressed by the Honda FR-V in 2.0-litre form. With its excellent combination of value for money, great packaging and decent drivin…

What's the fastest-accelerating four-door saloon produced by a major motor manufacturer? Surely it comes from BMW, Mercedes or maybe even Subaru? No. …

Saving the pennies is essential to family motorists on a budget, so finding a model that offers all the economy of a diesel supermini along with the p…

With traditional SUVs under fire from governments and environmentalists, cars such as the Volvo XC70 could be the future of 4x4s. The Swedish firm cer…

Believe it or not, Kia is the fastest growing car company in Britain - but bosses have no time to celebrate.

After years of being driven in foreign motors, the man at number 10 has at last bought British. Premier Tony Blair's official car is one of these, the…

The Fabia has been a huge hit since its UK launch in 2000, with nearly 100,000 cars finding buyers.

The gloves are off in the premium hatch sector. Alfa Romeo has now revised the 147 to join the bitter fight for sales.

What does Citroen mean to you? A heritage of wacky technology? Well, here is the most intriguing Citroen for a long time

Image is everything at the top end of the SUV market, and few cars have better credentials than the Range Rover.

When your football team gets pipped at the post in the league, the next step is to concentrate on the Cup. In our epic hot hatch shootout in Issue 801…

Sporty diesels are proving to be very popular additions to manufacturers' ranges these days, so when Saab announced the arrival of its latest 9-3 TiD …

The new Mitsubishi Colt is everything its predecessor wasn't - stylish, great to drive and desirable.

Anyone who's played the "what car would I buy if I won the lottery?" game must surely have a Porsche on their shortlist somewhere. Chances are it will…

Looks can be deceptive. The Audi A6, for example, appears to be a big, bulky car. One that you'd expect to be comfortable and refined, but not offerin…

Most mid-term facelifts involve a slight tweak to a car's bonnet profile, some new headlamp lenses and maybe a bit of a spruce-up to the cabin. But Ci…

When it comes to people carriers, Renault is king of the school run. With a range of family ferriers which runs from the compact-MPV Modus to the full…

The Koenigsegg CCR could just be the fastest car you've never heard of. Built in the south of Sweden by a wealthy young entrepreneur called Christian …

The Grand Cherokee was a huge image booster in the UK for Jeep, giving it hardcore off-road credentials to compete with premium 4x4s like Land Rover's…